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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.71, 44,177.65 and 18,584.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.71, 44,177.65 and 18,584.53 is: 25,646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.71 : 44,177.65 = 18,584.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.71/44,177.65 = 18,584.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.71x = 44,177.65 × 18,584.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.71x = 821,020,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,020,704.85/32,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.71

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